The Wild Thing Climb, new, Level 2 and above. Wildwire's via ferrata on the right-hand falls near Wānaka.

Opening 1 December, 2026. Are you up for it?

The Wild Thing (Level 2+) is our newest climb, and our only climb that takes in both waterfalls. Until now, every Wildwire climb has gone up Left-Hand Falls. This new climb crosses to the other side and climbs Right-Hand Falls, with a whole new set of waterfalls and incredible views up the valley out towards Mt Aspiring National Park.

It’s steeper, more exposed and more technical than Level 2, without the big overhang of Level 3. It suits fit, adventurous people with a solid head for heights. You don’t need to have climbed before, but time on our Level 2 or 3 or some rock climbing will help.

If our Lord of the Rungs Level 2 left you wanting more, this is the next step.Not everyone is up for The Wild Thing. If you are, you'll earn it.

The Wild Thing

What you’ll climb

You start on the Level 1 route up Left-Hand Falls, then hike across the top and take on Right-Hand Falls. From there it's 320 metres of exposed face climbing in the traditional European via ferrata style, a suspended sky ladder, and the valley falling away underneath you.

You then cross back to Left-Hand Falls and finish at the top of Level 2, before walking down the same track as the Level 2 climb.

You will get wet if it's windy. The waterfall moves around a lot on this climb, so bring a rain jacket.

What to know

Five to six hours
Open December to February
Groups of up to four
Lunch included, except for summer afternoon trips which get a snack
Minimum age 15
Suitable for fit, adventurous people with a head for heights, ready for a step up. Level 2 or rock climbing experience helps.
Bring a jacket. You will likely get wet if it’s windy.

Highlights

320 metres of climbing on the right-hand falls
Exposed and sustained face climbing
A suspended sky ladder
Both of Twin Falls' waterfalls in a single day
Big valley and lake views

Minimum age 15. If your teenager is younger, call us and we'll talk it through. Minimum height 120cm. Weight between 40kg and 110kg, set by our safety equipment and the WorkSafe rules we operate under.
Our harnesses fit up to a 100cm waist and a 70cm upper thigh. If you're close to any of these, give us a call.
Groups of up to four on our daily tours. For more than four, get in touch.
Five to six hours from Wānaka and back. The climbing takes one and a half to two hours longer than Level 1, and the walk down is 30 to 45 minutes.
If there's no availability online, get in touch. We'll either open more spaces or tell you what else we can offer. Groups of four or more, we may be able to open a trip for you.
Sturdy walking shoes with good grip. No jeans, and no open-toed shoes or sandals.
A rain jacket. The waterfall moves around a lot on this climb and you should expect to get wet.
Active wear you can move in, and layers for the weather.
A full bottle of water. There's no fresh water at the falls.
Small cameras and phones at your own risk. Some helmets have GoPro mounts.
We'll refund you in full if you cancel at least 48 hours ahead, if we cancel for weather and you can't reschedule, or if we cancel because the trip doesn't reach minimum numbers.
We can't refund cancellations inside 48 hours, late arrivals or no-shows, or deciding not to climb once you're here.
So please book the climb that's right for you. We reserve the right to cancel if minimum numbers aren't reached, or if the weather or anything else makes it unsafe.